We've said it before: Beautiful Creatures isn't your average young adult novel. Yes, it has a paranormal twist—there aren't any vampires, but Lena Duchannes is a Caster, which is basically a cross between a witch and a superhero. There's also a love story. Lena falls for Ethan Wate, a small-town boy who helps her navigate the danger posed by her magical world. But the book is laced with detailed subplots involving the history of the South, bullying and acceptance, and family strife. Like the novel it's based off of, the Beautiful Creatures movie isn't just for teens—it's sophisticated and smart. Need proof? The cast is comprised of an all-star mix of Oscar-nominated actresses like Viola Davis and Emma Thompson and Young Hollywood favorites including Thomas Mann.

Alden Ehrenreich, 23, and Alice Englert, 17, play the protagonists, Ethan and Lena. Though these two actors are just launching their careers, they're in high demand, and are being very selective about the roles they accept. New Zealand-bred Alice recently starred opposite Elle Fanning in Ginger & Rosa, a film about teenage girls living in 1960s London. This is Alden's breakout role, and he's following it up with an untitled Woody Allen film with Louis C.K., Cate Blanchett, and Alec Baldwin. We traveled to New Orleans to visit the set of Beautiful Creatures and interview Alden and Alice.

The actors play the lead roles in the film adaptation of the supernatural romance novel, which is poised to be a big hit in 2013.

We've said it before: Beautiful Creatures isn't your average young adult novel. Yes, it has a paranormal twist—there aren't any vampires, but Lena Duchannes is a Caster, which is basically a cross between a witch and a superhero. There's also a love story. Lena falls for Ethan Wate, a small-town boy who helps her navigate the danger posed by her magical world. But the book is laced with detailed subplots involving the history of the South, bullying and acceptance, and family strife. Like the novel it's based off of, the Beautiful Creatures movie isn't just for teens—it's sophisticated and smart. Need proof? The cast is comprised of an all-star mix of Oscar-nominated actresses like Viola Davis and Emma Thompson and Young Hollywood favorites including Thomas Mann.

Alden Ehrenreich, 23, and Alice Englert, 17, play the protagonists, Ethan and Lena. Though these two actors are just launching their careers, they're in high demand, and are being very selective about the roles they accept. New Zealand-bred Alice recently starred opposite Elle Fanning in Ginger & Rosa, a film about teenage girls living in 1960s London. This is Alden's breakout role, and he's following it up with an untitled Woody Allen film with Louis C.K., Cate Blanchett, and Alec Baldwin. We traveled to New Orleans to visit the set of Beautiful Creatures and interview Alden and Alice.

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The actors play the lead roles in the film adaptation of the supernatural romance novel, which is poised to be a big hit in 2013.